{"response": {"Key": "NYC-ES", "orig": {"code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "ES", "type": "country", "country": "Spain"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "Which cities in Spain can I fly to from New York City?", "answer": "From New York City you can fly non-stop to Madrid and Barcelona, and seasonally to Malaga. One-stop connections via European hubs reach cities like Seville, Valencia, Bilbao and Palma de Mallorca. Choose Madrid for central Spain and high-speed trains, Barcelona for Catalonia and the coast, or Malaga for Andalusia."}, "q1": {"question": "How long is the flight from New York City to Spain?", "answer": "From New York City to Spain, non-stop flights to Madrid or Barcelona typically take 7 to 7½ hours eastbound and closer to 8½ hours westbound. One-stop routes to cities like Málaga or Seville usually run 9½ to 12 hours depending on the connection."}, "q2": {"question": "Are there direct flights from New York City to Spain?", "answer": "Yes, there are non-stop flights from New York City to Spain. You can fly direct from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) on American Airlines, Delta, Iberia, and Air Europa, and to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) on American Airlines, Delta, and Iberia. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offers non-stop service to Madrid on United and to Barcelona on United. Eastbound flights take around 7–8 hours, while westbound returns are about 8–9 hours due to prevailing winds."}, "q3": {"question": "Which airlines fly from New York City to Spain?", "answer": "From NYC to Spain you can fly nonstop on Delta, American, United, Iberia, Air Europa, plus one-stop options via European hubs on many carriers."}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from New York City to Spain?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from New York to Spain are October, November, and April, while peak summer (June–August) and the December holidays are notably more expensive. For the best fare, book about 10 to 13 weeks ahead, and aim to depart on a Tuesday or Sunday — late-night and evening flights tend to offer the lowest prices, whereas Friday and Saturday departures usually cost more.", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. The cheapest day of the week and time of day to depart are drawn from the same large sample of real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours, grouped by the day of the week and by the time-of-day window of the outbound departure, with the lowest and average price reported for each."}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book flights from New York City to Spain?", "answer": "For flights from New York City to Spain, the optimal booking window is about 10 to 13 weeks ahead, when fares average around $686; booking too late can push prices up to $784, while booking much earlier rarely saves more than a few dollars.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row."}, "q6": {"question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Spain?", "answer": "Top cities in Spain include Barcelona for Gaudí architecture and beaches, Madrid for art museums and nightlife, Seville for flamenco and Moorish history, Granada for the Alhambra, and Valencia for City of Arts and Sciences and paella. All are well-connected by high-speed trains or short flights from major airports."}, "q8": {"question": "Which airports in Spain are best to fly into from New York City?", "answer": "From New York City to Spain, Madrid Barajas offers the most nonstop options and fast train links across the country. Barcelona El Prat is also well served and ideal for Catalonia and the Costa Brava. For the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca is a direct resort gateway."}, "q12": {"question": "When is the best time of year to visit Spain?", "answer": "For Spain, March to May and September to early November offer pleasant weather and lighter crowds in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville compared with the hot, expensive summer months."}, "q13": {"question": "How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From Manhattan to JFK, the fastest and most popular option is the AirTrain, which connects to the subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica or Howard Beach. Licensed yellow taxis offer a flat-rate fare to Manhattan, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at designated areas outside each terminal. For a budget-friendly choice, the AirTrain plus subway is the most economical, and driving is possible but parking is expensive and often congested.", "toolsUsed": ["article_lookup"], "references": [{"url": "http://jfkairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - JFK Airport", "favicon": "http://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-12-23T18:54:39Z"}, {"url": "https://jfkairport.com/transportation/ride-share-services", "title": "Ride Share Information - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2025-11-07T16:18:43Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97218&diff=1343981798&oldid=1343041901&title=John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport", "title": "John F. 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